We recently took at deep breath, looked at our beleaguered employees, and we decided to make a new hire. We were shocked to see the number of moms who applied to our ad. Not to offer their services for employment, mind you—but those of their children. Here are the dos and don'ts for parents trying to help their kids find work.

In a downturn, your company doesn't have to outrun the economy. You just need to outrun your competitors. That's why earning their trust is even more important in tough economic times; here are four solid steps to get started.

Everyone wants a good deal. A few months ago, most people had never heard of Groupon, but now there are so many daily deal addicts, our wallets are bulging with coupons. As the market is maturing, niche sites are launching and deals are now targeted to better address specific needs and interests.

On January 11th, I had the profound honor of being one of a small group of professionals invited to hear Deepak Chopra speak about his latest book "The Soul of Leadership" at the offices of Morgan Stanley in Times Square.

The following article was written by A. Michelle Blakeley. She is the Founder and CEO of Simplicity, Inc., a progressive small business development firm. She manages her clients’ business expectations and prevents information overload via Micro Business Therapy™ and Micro Business Action Plans.